Apple's ongoing legal back-and-forth with the FBI got a little more interesting, pitting Silicon Valley against the FBI's demand for backdoor access. Thirty companies have filed briefs in support of Apple's position, including big-deal companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook.

2. CrackBerry — Big Red

This week was all about app updates and the further expansion of the Priv rollout, which included the long-awaited launch on Verizon. Plus, BlackBerry announced a new way for business owners and IT Admins to purchase BlackBerry smartphones in volume.

3. iMore — Amicus-palooza

The ongoing FBI vs. Apple dispute over unlocking an iPhone and, oh, the future of privacy and security, stayed in the headlines this week, with tech company after tech company coming out in support of Apple, and the political debate — informed and otherwise — kept swirling.

4. Windows Central — HoloBucks

Microsoft had another busy week of announcements with HoloLens officially going on sale for developers. The $3,000 price tag will keep many consumers away, and you need to be pre-approved as a developer to buy it, but the holographic computer is scheduled to ship on March 30 giving some devs an early chance to make some apps and games.

On the Windows Central front, we're continuing our Gems campaign in conjunction with Microsoft and including our Star Wars BB-8 feature. Don't forget, we're also giving away a T-Mobile Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL with just two days left to enter!